Five teenagers given behaviour agreements over Harpenden parks
Police say five young people have signed Acceptable Behaviour Agreements after drinking and abusive behaviour in Rothamsted Park, Harpenden Common and Oakley Road.
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Crime & safety
Public safety, policing priorities and notable incidents.
Police drop speeding as a Harpenden priority
Two drivers summonsed to court after enforcement on Redbourn Road and other local routes, and speeding comes off the neighbourhood priority list.
Police write to parents over Harpenden park drinking
Officers have identified a group of young people behind drinking and drug use in Harpenden's parks and have contacted their parents, alongside extra patrols with the town council.
Fly-tipping fines in Harpenden treble to £3,000
St Albans council agreed on 10 September to raise the maximum on-the-spot penalty from £1,000, with duty-of-care fines up to £1,000.
Battery in a Batford bin sets fire to refuse lorry
A battery put out with household waste in Batford started a fire in a refuse lorry on Common Lane on 21 July; the crew ejected the burning rubbish and firefighters arrived within four minutes.
Three drivers reported in Harpenden speed checks
Speed enforcement on Luton Road, Cravells Road, Lower Luton Road and Station Road has produced three traffic offence reports, with more checks promised at varying times.
